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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Relish, one of the latest eatery in Gurney Paragon Mall, is the latest addition to The Chicken Rice Shop (TCRS) Group, was first introduced on August 29, 2014 in Gurney Paragon Mall in Penang. Relish is the place to be for those in search of a little blend of the old with the new in an inviting landscape of delectable flavours.

Penang Rojak, one of the sought after delicacy. Fresh local fruit and vegetable mix together with a special mixture of shrimp paste. Oh heavenly.

Yam Cake does not get any bettet than the ones served here. The yam cake that Relish sells is the real deal. Stuffed with loads of yam unlike the ones that you buy outside, pretty much made up of flour. Every bite is simply yam-milicious.

Come to penang and everybody talks about laksa,

The curry laksa that Relish offer has an interesting taste in overall. Usually yellow noodle is being used but Relish uses Shanghai Noodle in this dish which makes it even more interesting. If you love something more on a stronger flavour then the Curry Laksa will be your choice.

While the Nyonya Laksa is unlike your oridnary Laksa Lemak that you find. It has a nice mild flavour. Suitable especially for those who doesn't such strong flavours.

Nasi Kunyit with Curry Chicken. When I think of nasi kunyit, I tend to think of when babies turn 1 month old, and this will be the full moon gift given. The taste and the texture of the Nasi kunyit is perfect and with the curry chicken that goes with it. Awesome combination.

Nyonya Nasi Ulam with Ayam Percik, i personally like the dish. Served with keropok lekor, this is something rather unsual to be found being served here in Penang. Usually most will tend to serve some normal keropok as the side, Keropok lekor is a traditional fish cracker snack in Terrenganu.

Nyonya Fried Rice with Chicken Satay. Nyonya fried rice served along with chicken covered in loads of peanut sauce and winged bean, locally known as kacang botol.

Chicken Satay Burger. Simply unique as everything related to satay is found in this burger. From chicken meat, to cucumber, onions rings and peanuts is placed between charcoal bun. Unlike the usual western where burgers are served with fries, the Chicken Satay Burger is served with Keropok Lekor. Very local touch given to the burger.

Spicy Smoked Beef Pasta. If you love pasta especially with beef, you will pretty much love this pasta dish.

Durian, the king of fruits. If you love durian, then I am certain that you will love the Durian Pancake by Relish. Contains premium durian flesh, wrapped by a layer of crepe which is certain that will make you craving for more.

If you like something sweet, there is a selection of local desserts that you can choose from.

There is also the Durian Chendol, Bubur Cha Cha, Mango Mountain and Pulut Hitam with Tong Yuen

Nothing like having some thirst quenchers during a sunny hot day. A variety of drinks and coolers are made also available on the menu. Shown here is the Summer Sprtiz and the Strawberry Mojito. I love the unique mojito of strawberry taste.

Apart from this, there is also a comfortable selection of signature coffees including the Gula Melaka Latter, Mocha Latte and Gula Melaka Affogato as well as loose leaf teas such as Moroccan Mint Green Tea and Chamomile.

The usage of Gula Melaka is something pretty awesome. It gives it a twist.

The recent craze for affogato, I am sure that you may have not tried affogato with Gula Melaka. How interesting is that. But if you are there, you have to get 1 and try it yourself

As QE II sits on the sea, it has a very night view. Such a perfect spot to sit back relax while chilling with friends.

Alexander Yuen, a talented magician all the way from Singapore was seen going round tables to perform some magic tricks. One of the tricks that I must say, pretty awesome was he used an iPad and he sticked a tap on to it and beer was flowing out from it. Ain't kidding. How cool is that?

Oompah band all the way from Germany were there to entertain the crowd.

It is time to Prost! which means cheers...like how the locals do it...yummmmmmm sengggg haha..

The guest all in a very jovial mood and ready to Prost!

First game was 'Pretzels, more pretzels'. It was fun seeing how the ladies were "fishing" the guys using Pretzels haha.. the ladies just had to hold a stick which was tied with a pretzel while the guys had to eat everything without using their hands. haha..

There were many other fun activites thereafter but I had to make a move earlier. Sad. But nevertheless I had much fun being there.

Michael Learns To Rock and Warner Music Asia Pacific has released the band's biggest and most comprehensive Greatest Hits collection titled "25". This collection is available in both CD and digital formats.

The number 25, definitely brings a lot of meaning to Michael Learns To Rock. This year. marks their 25th anniversary being in the music industry and "25" was just recently released on the 25th of October 2014.

The band has also recorded 2 brand new songs 'Silent Times' is written by hit maker Wayne Hector (One Direction, James Blunt, Nicki Minaj, Westlife, Olly Murs), Peter Wallevik (Kylie Minogue), Pat Devine and Tommy Gee.

The other new song is 'Call On Love' which is a strong return for the band in the genre which they know best. 'Call On Love' is actually written by the talented team behind the US#1 hit 'Rude' by the group Magic.

"25" feature 2 new songs and 23 other biggest hit from their multi-million selling career spanning 9 studio album.such as ‘The Actor’, ‘Sleeping Child’, ’25 Minutes’, ‘That’s Why (You Go Away)’, ‘Take Me To Your Heart’ just to name a few. All tracks on ‘25’ have been remastered in both ADMS (Audiofile Digital Master Series) for CD and digital formats, and Mastered for iTunes format for Apple’s iTunes.

Kåre Wanscher, drummer and co-founder of Michael Learns To Rock shared his views on how proud he feels-

“The collection of songs on this album represents the best of our work during the last 25 years. Listening to the album brings back a lot of memories and makes me confident that it has all been worth it. I hope that listening to this album will also bring you some good memories and great, positive emotions.”

“25”
marks the first time that all of Michael Learns To Rock’s hits are found
together in one collection, offering a soundtrack of hits as you walk down
memory lane as they are presented in chronological order of the band’s success
in Asia. A new TV Special titled “25 Minutes,
The Untold Story of Michael Learns To Rock” has been commissioned, and will air
in a local TV station later in 2014.
This TV special takes an in-depth look at the other side of their career
as told by the band members today.

Prior to the release of ‘25’, the
band’s first 5 studio albums were reissued in audiophile ADMS (Audiofile
Digital Master Series) format for the CD and digital formats, and Mastered for
iTunes format for Apple iTunes.

Courtesy of Warner Music Malaysia

FULL
TRACKLISTING

Disc 1

Disc 2

1

The Actor

14

Paint My Love

2

Crazy Dream

15

Strange Foreign Beauty

3

Sleeping Child

16

You Took My Heart Away

4

25 Minutes

17

Blue Night

5

Complicated Heart

18

The Ghost Of You

6

Out Of The Blue

19

Take Me To Your Heart

7

That’s Why You Go Away

20

If You Leave My World

8

Someday

21

It’s Only Love

9

Love Will Never Lie

22

Sweetest Surprise

10

How Many Hours

23

Any Way You Want It

11

I'm Gonna Be Around

24

Silent Times (New Song)

12

Nothing To Lose

25

Call On Love (New Song)

13

Breaking My Heart

About Michael Learns To Rock

Michael Learns To Rock originated in Denmark
between friends Jascha,Kåre, Mikkel and
(former member) Søren in 1988. Their melodious hit singles made them a huge
success in Asia with songs like ‘The Actor’, “Sleeping Child’, ’25 Minutes’ and “That’s Why
You Go Away”, just to name a few. To the
band, it has always been about the music; music that has sold over 11 million
albums globally, songs that have logged more than 6 million paid / digital
downloads and music videos viewed more than 50 million times on YouTube.

About ADMS

ADMS (Audiofile Digital Master Series) is a unique sound enhancement and CD pressing
technology developed by well-known recording engineer, Leo Fung in 2011. While
reducing errors, it increases accuracy of music signals, emphasizes presence, improves tonal balance and signal details.The transparency is more distinct and the
dynamics are more energetic, bringing sound quality to
a higher level. CDs produced with the ADMS
technology can be played on a regular CD player with
enhanced sound playback together with delicate details that are true to the
original recordings.

Growing up listening to their songs and many years after, now listening to their songs again is like a childhood friend is back again. Such great feeling.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

If you have watched the movie "The Fault in Our Stars", you might have heard this addictive song (I was addicted to it til the repeat mode was turned ON haha) called "Boom Clap". Just incase if you did not know, that song was by Charli XCX.

Born Charlotte Emma Aitchison or goes by her stage name Charli XCX hails from Cambridge, England with a mix parentage where her mother is an Indian and her dad is a Scottish. Her talents, writing and producing started off as early as of the age of 14 years old.

Taken from a recent interview about how her music was being discovered:

" Like many teens of the digital
generation, I posted my songs online and was spotted by a music promoter. He
was like: “Hey, I like your music, I run parties and this Sunday do you want to
come and play at one?” I told my parents, they freaked out. They were like,
“This is not good; you want to go to an illegal warehouse rave and hackney
wick, this doesn’t sound appropriate.” And I was like, “Well just come!” and
they were like, “Okay! Cool!” And yeah, that’s how it started."

Moving forward, at the age of 22 years old now, she has gained international success through the songs that she wrote and was also featured in it, such as "I Love It" by Icona Pop and "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea. Back in May 2014, "Fancy" peaked at the number 1 spot on the USBillboard Hot 100.

At the very same time, her song "Boom Clap" was featured as one of the soundtracks for "The Fault in Our Stars". "Boom Clap" is the first single taken from the upcoming album "Sucker" which is due to be release on January 26, 2015.

Photo Courtesy of Warner Music Malaysia

Following to her success, she was also nominated for "Best New Artist" & " Best Push" at this year's EMAs.

It has be confirmed that she will be the main support to Katy Perry on her 2015 "The Prismatic" European Tour. Now how cool is that!

Her new single, "Break The Rules" is now out! I guess we will have to wait until January 26 until we get all the best for Charli XCX. I know one thing for sure, I can't hardly wait :)

Til then...Boom Clap the sound of my heart , the beat goes on and on and on and on and...

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Eastin Hotel Penang is bringing you Chef's Specialities Around The World at Swez Brasserie for their upcoming Nov 2014 to Jan 2015 promotion. Be mesmerized by the flavours of Japanese Cuisine, Chinese Cuisine, Peranakan Cuisine, European Cuisine and Thai Cuisine.

On Mondays, taste from the land of the rising sun where Chef Nuhaini Abu Bakar, prepares Sushi and Tempura.

While on Tuedays, Chef Cheah Teik Huat prepares the local flavour of Chinese Cuisine with dishes such as Crispy Century Egg Roll and Roasted Duck.

Step into Wednesdays with the taste of Peranakan Cuinese, a unique blend of Chinese, Malay and other influences. Dishes specially made by Chef Chan Teik Onn are such as the Kapitan Chicken, Kerabu Rice and Asam Prawn.

Chef Kevin Christie Menon brings you the taste of European Cuisine on Thurdays with Slow Braised Barbecue Beef Ribs.

We go up north on Fridays with the taste of Thai Cuisine prepared by Chef Khalil b Khazali, preparing one of the popular dishes that is the Thai Green Curry Chicken.

Here are the 5 talented chefs who will be bringing you all the interesting flavours and dishes from November onwards.

The Chef's Specialities Around The World will be available during Lunch as well as during Hi-Tea from the 1st of November 2014 until 31st January 2015. It will be ongoing for 3 months, so do make a date.